# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-14 A list on [Piper PA-14](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-14.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 82 reports - [Accident 20260518005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260518005059A.md): Piper PA-14 · Healy, AK · May 18, 2026 · N5184H · Substantial damage > The pilot intended to land at a remote, unimproved airstrip. Prior to landing, the pilot conducted a low-altitude pass over the airstrip to evaluate the runway surface condition and identify potential hazards. During the overflight, the pilot observed wind… - [Accident 20251108018779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251108018779A.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Nov 8, 2025 · N5188H · Substantial damage > Pilot departed willow enroute to Talkeetna. Pilot stated that he experienced what appeared to be carb icing. Pilot stated that the engine was running a little rough. Pilot added full carb heat and engine cleared up. Pilot cycled carb heat into engine several… - [Accident 20210922016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210922016319A.md): Piper PA-14 · Sutton, AK · Sep 22, 2021 · N4276H · Substantial damage > Following a thorough preflight, at approximately 7:26 p.m., flight crewmember 1 assumed the left seat. Flight crewmember 2 assumed the right seat. Engine run-up and testing was normal in all regards. Take-off was uneventful, all gauges and indications were… - [Accident 20210814013759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210814013759A.md): Piper PA-14 · Beluga, AK · Aug 14, 2021 · N4226H · Substantial damage > The pilot provide the following narrative: "We departed pamr on Saturday August 14th, 2021 at approximately 1500 local in N4226H. Destination was a gravel strip on the Beluga river near olson creek to go fishing. 3 people were on board the aircraft. This was… - [Accident 20210723011379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210723011379A.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Jul 23, 2021 · N4206H · Substantial damage > In cruise flight and without warning, the rudder post broke just above the top hinge. The upper part of the rudder folded over to a point just above the tail brace wires. The pilot was able to control the airplane pitch and land the aircraft safely. - [Accident 20210124000639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210124000639A.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Jan 24, 2021 · N4265H · Substantial damage > PIC was providing tailwheel instruction to student at pamr. Performed multiple landings on rwy 25 before entering extended pattern for full stop rwy 23. Snow appeared packed on rwy. When student landed, plane began to drift right. PIC tried to correct drift,… - [Accident 20200830015409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200830015409A.md): Piper PA-14 · Wasilla, AK · Aug 30, 2020 · N4214H · Substantial damage > Witness on the ground near the accident site reported gusty winds from the southeast. Local winds at nearest muni-airport(approx. 8 miles west), 080@11KTG21KT. Witness video shows aircraft crabbing severely to winds out of the s.e. as aircraft floated down… - [Accident 20200815013349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200815013349A.md): Piper PA-14 · Susanville, CA · Aug 15, 2020 · N91449 · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > Eye witness reported the aircraft departing Susanville airport (ksve) runway 07. The same eye witness stated the aircraft climbed to approximately 500 ft. when the left wing dropped aircraft began descending to the ground. The aircraft impacted the ground… - [Incident 20200618010559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200618010559I.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Jun 18, 2020 · N4265H · Minor damage > Investigation: on the third approach and landing (touch and go), the touchdown was normal. The pilot applied forward pressure on the stick to put more weight on the wheels and decrease lift. As the tail was coming down, the tail began to veer left. The pilot… - [Incident 20190212010189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190212010189I.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Feb 12, 2019 · N5119H · Substantial damage > Mishap pilot (mp) was taxiing in clear weather on snow covered runway on skis. Aircrafts left ski caught snow berm and aircraft veered left. Mp applied power to try and recenter the aircraft. This exasperated the situation by accelerating the aircraft into a… - [Accident 20180519005609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180519005609A.md): Piper PA-14 · Vashon Island, WA · May 19, 2018 · N1423P · Substantial damage > On take-off roll to the south, acft began wandering to the left. Left wing contacted brush/trees on east side of the field. Acft was airborne for a short time, but landed nose first into the tall grass and ground looped in a counter clockwise direction. Right… - [Incident 20141210023589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141210023589I.md): Piper PA-14 · Willow, AK · Dec 10, 2014 · N5169H · Minor damage > Pilot took off from big lake AK and during cruise flight encountered loss of power due to what he described as obvious carburetor icing. Landed in a snow covered frozen lake, 55NM nw of anchorage, AK. The aircraft sustained minor damage to the nose cowl and… - [Accident 20120916020089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120916020089A.md): Piper PA-14 · Emmett, ID · Sep 16, 2012 · N5196H · Substantial damage > Pilot and two passengers were sightseeing when the pilot inadvertently steered into the wrong canyon. The pilot could not ascend to escape terrain and set up for an emergency landing which damaged the main gear, wings, and propeller. - [Accident 20100825044039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100825044039A.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Aug 25, 2010 · N5114H · Substantial damage > Pilot states that he was making a precautionary landing due to indicated low fuel levels, despite having just fueled the aircraft. On landing he struck a sign with the left wing and then ground looped into a ditch. - [Accident 20100715038319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100715038319A.md): Piper PA-14 · King Salmon, AK · Jul 15, 2010 · N5126H · Substantial damage > Engine started running rough and got worse when carb heat was selected. Pilot was forced to land at the first available clearing 5 miles west of pakn airport. Aircraft sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, engine mounts, and propeller. There… - [Accident 20090414046919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090414046919A.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Apr 14, 2009 · N4246H · Substantial damage > During take off at approximately 35 to 40 m.p.h, the pilot's seat slid rearward causing the pilot to loose directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft veered to the left and rolled to the right. The RH wing and RH elevator made contact with the ground… - [Accident 20060811016029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060811016029A.md): Piper PA14 · Fairbanks, AK · Aug 11, 2006 · N5402H · Substantial damage > (-23) Accident occurred on unimproved landing area in the windy gap area in white mountains. Area is approximately 350 degrees and 40 miles from Fairbanks, AK. Runway runs north/south; runway length approx 500+; elevation 2600'. Wind direction from south and… - [Accident 20060806016019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060806016019A.md): Piper PA14 · Talkeetna, AK · Aug 6, 2006 · N5114H · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot stated while he was attempting a wheel landing on runway 18 at the Talkeetna Airport, the aircraft veered to the right off the runway. He stated he added power initially trying to reestablish control of the aircraft. He said the rudder was not… - [Accident 20050827020609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050827020609A.md): Piper PA14 · Challis, ID · Aug 27, 2005 · N5104H · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) According to family, the pilot and passenger were conducting aerial spotting of bighorn sheep in preparation for the upcoming hunting season. Propeller damage indicates engine was producing significant power at impact. No indications of pre-impact… - [Accident 20040901024459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040901024459A.md): Piper PA14 · Cordova, AK · Sep 1, 2004 · N4241H · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot was apparently hurrying to exit the runway prior to the arrival of an Alaska airlines jet. When the pilot turned onto the taxiway, he was blinded by the reflection of the sun, and continued the turn into a taxiway sign. The right main gear and… - [Incident 20040601010759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040601010759I.md): Piper PA14 · Mckinley Park, AK · Jun 1, 2004 · N5150H · Minor damage > (-23) [privacy data omitted] pilot reported 2 miles east of Mckinley Park airstrip he was experiencing engine problems. Oil temp red line 240 degrees f and cylinder head temp of 575 degrees f. pilot set float equipped aircraft down on unnamed small lake 5.9… - [Accident 20020823023289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020823023289A.md): Piper PA14 · Eastsound, WA · Aug 23, 2002 · N5170H · Destroyed > (-23) The aircraft engine shutdown during flight at about 1500 feet. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and subsequently ditched the aircraft in the east sound about 300 feet off Orcas Island. The pilot reported av-gas 100LL fuel levels were at full.… - [Accident 20001217041849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001217041849A.md): Piper PA14 · Anchorage, AK · Dec 17, 2000 · N5178H · Substantial damage > (-23) Student pilot released controls after a gust of wind hit the aircraft on landing and told the CFI "you got it". The CFI was unable to regain control in time to prevent the aircraft from veering off the runway and hitting a taxiing aircraft on the… - [Incident 20000604020659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000604020659I.md): Piper PA14 · Talkeetna, AK · Jun 4, 2000 · N5103H · Minor damage > (-23) After landing, the airman expedited his taxi to a runway turn-off in an effort to accommodate landing traffic. While approaching the turn-off the airman applied brakes strong enough to gently nose aircraft over onto the spinner.[privacy data omitted] - [Incident 20000421022749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000421022749I.md): Piper PA14 · Kenai, AK · Apr 21, 2000 · N4257H · Minor damage > (-23)Pilot stated during touch and goes at Kenai airport on 4-21-00 that on the 7th landing he lost directional control of the aircraft. He allowed the aircraft to move to the side of the runway and encountered soft gravel, the aircraft went up on it's nose… - [Accident 19990822043099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990822043099A.md): Piper PA14 · Fairbanks, AK · Aug 22, 1999 · N5402H · No damage > (-23) Pilot landed at a grass strip at private residence and sustained substantial damage due to a hard landing. Damage to right main gear. Stucture damage to fuselage attaching point and tail wheel area. - [Accident 19990618007209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990618007209A.md): Piper PA14 · Skwentna, AK · Jun 18, 1999 · N4292H · Substantial damage > Acft crashed on take-off and sustained substantial damage, other circumstances are unknown. (From.19) on June 18, 1999, about 2000 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire equipped Piper PA-14 airplane, N4292H, sustained substantial damage during takeoff from an… - [Accident 19990502004389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990502004389A.md): Piper PA14 · Talkeetna, AK · May 2, 1999 · N5402H · Substantial damage > Acft crashed under unknown circumstances and sustained substantial damage. (From the.19) on may 2, 1999, about 1101 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Piper PA-14 airplane, N5402H, sustained substantial damage while landing at the Talkeetna Airport,… - [Accident 19980818030949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980818030949A.md): Piper PA14 · Birchwood, AK · Aug 18, 1998 · N4214H · Substantial damage > (.4) The private pilot departed on a local flight in a tailwheel equipped airplane. He reported that he had completed three, solo, touch-and-go landings, after which a passenger boarded the airplane for a local area flight. He stated that while departing… - [Accident 19980718023639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980718023639A.md): Piper PA14 · Big Lake, AK · Jul 18, 1998 · N5133H · Substantial damage > Floatplane collided with water when his seat slid back. Lost hold of controls. Pulled throttle colsed. Not fastened. (.4) on July 18, 1998, about 1400 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-14 float equipped airplane, N5133H, sustained substantial damage when it… - [Incident 19960807027869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960807027869I.md): Piper PA14 · Cooper Landing, AK · Aug 7, 1996 · N4291H · Minor damage > Narrative: after Landing, the PIC taxied to a beach area to secure the airplane. Heading toward the beach, the PIC stated he realized the water level was very high. The PIC added power to turn away from the beach location. The airplane was now in a river with… - [Accident 19960424008269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960424008269A.md): Piper PA14 · Anchorage, AK · Apr 24, 1996 · N4229H · Substantial damage > Landed crosswind on 800FT strip. Tail rose on using brakes. Released brakes. Added power. Nosed over. - [Incident 19960308007629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960308007629I.md): Piper PA14 · New Stuyahok, AK · Mar 8, 1996 · N5121H · Minor damage > Narrative: on March 8, 1996 at about 4:11 p.m. ast, a Piper PA-14, N5121H, registered to john e. and drienne yost and piloted by john e. yost, was involved in a landing incident approximately 30 miles west of lake iliamna on a frozen lake. According to the… - [Accident 19930919034989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930919034989A.md): Piper PA14 · Yantarni Bay, AK · Sep 19, 1993 · N4259H · Substantial damage > Tried to land on a beach in strong crosswind. Ground looped. Tail wheel bolt broke. Exceeded crosswind component. - [Accident 19930320005849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930320005849A.md): Piper STCPA14 · Rainey Pass, AK · Mar 20, 1993 · N5153H · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Indicates pilot flew into box canyon instead of Rainey Pass. Impacted rocks on mountainside. Near zero IMC in area. - [Accident 19920905040769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920905040769A.md): Piper PA14 · Skwentna, AK · Sep 5, 1992 · N5106H · Substantial damage > Encountered wind shear on takeoff. Descended into brush and nosed up. - [Accident 19911108050169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911108050169A.md): Piper STCPA14 · Anchorage, AK · Nov 8, 1991 · N4285H · Substantial damage > High sink rate on final,bounced. Stalled. Left runway,hit two parked aircraft. Blamed unfamiliar vernier throttle. - [Incident 19910912048619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910912048619I.md): Piper PA14 · Kotzebue, AK · Sep 12, 1991 · N4292H · Minor damage > On landing rollout aircraft nosed up. Stick travel restricted by seat in full forward position. - [Accident 19910812036789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910812036789A.md): Piper STCPA14 · Seldovia, AK · Aug 12, 1991 · N4201H · Substantial damage > Engine quit. Pilot believed fuel exhausted after water takeoff. Struck beach on forced landing. Bounced into water. - [Accident 19901016046359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901016046359A.md): Piper STCPA14 · Port Heiden, AK · Oct 16, 1990 · N4290H · Substantial damage > Lost directional control on takeoff in crosswind. Ran off runway and nosed over. - [Accident 19900802029589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900802029589A.md): Piper PA14 · Merrill Pass, AK · Aug 2, 1990 · N5110H · Substantial damage > Pilot reported he lost control and crashed while maneuvering in Merrill Pass. - [Incident 19890924052689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890924052689I.md): Piper PA14 · Anchorage, AK · Sep 24, 1989 · N4213H · Minor damage > Propeller tip struck taxiway due to sudden stop to avoid a car crossing taxiway. Road crosses taxiway. - [Incident 19881005068519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881005068519I.md): Piper STCPA14 · Challis, ID · Oct 5, 1988 · N5104H · Minor damage > Right landing gear collapsed on rollout. Found right wheel hub had separated from wheel. Veered off runway. - [Incident 19880821062919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880821062919I.md): Piper PA14 · Gulkana, AK · Aug 21, 1988 · N5133H · Minor damage > After lift off, realized could not clear hill ahead. Aborted and landed beyond lake. Floats damaged. - [Accident 19880727033029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880727033029A.md): Piper PA14 · Kustatan River, AK · Jul 27, 1988 · N5135H · Substantial damage > Lost directional control in a downwind landing. Veered into a small shack and a parked aircraft. - [Accident 19880621022469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880621022469A.md): Piper PA14 · Anchorage, AK · Jun 21, 1988 · N4260H · Substantial damage > Lost control on touchdown due to crosswind. Ground looped collapsing gear and hitting runway with wing. - [Accident 19880405008219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880405008219A.md): Piper STCPA14 · Glennallen, AK · Apr 5, 1988 · N5188H · Substantial damage > PIC misjudged distance of mountains ahead. Made a sharp turn. Stalled. Gear hit snow covered hill. Impacted ground. - [Accident 19870816050359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870816050359A.md): Piper PA14 · Long Lake, AK · Aug 16, 1987 · N5118H · Substantial damage > The float equipped aircraft stalled after a lake takeoff. The pilot reported encountering a downdraft. - [Incident 19870425019389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870425019389I.md): Piper PA14 · Anchorage, AK · Apr 25, 1987 · N5135H · Minor damage > Solo student lost directional control during crosswind landing. - [Accident 19870221003129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870221003129A.md): Piper STCPA14 · Anchorage, AK · Feb 21, 1987 · N5135H · Substantial damage > The aircraft veered off the runway during touch and go practice. Student reported patchy ice conditions. 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